King's Theatre Glasgow Season Brochure

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STANLEY BAXTER HELPS GERARD KELLY CELEBRATE

PANTO LEGENDS CELEBRATE!

Richard Wingate with Gerard Kelly and Stanley Baxter

YEARS IN PANTO

This year, celebrating his 20th anniversary in panto is King’s favourite, Gerard Kelly. To help us mark this extraordinary achievement we were privileged to be joined by one of the alltime greats, Stanley Baxter. Having both started their King’s panto careers in Mother Goose, Stanley in 1971 and Gerard in 1989, they have pride of place in our panto history and are part of what makes it so special.

‘My memories of the King’s Theatre date back to the early 1930s. One always hoped to create a special bond with the audience - you had to. Like my television specials, I strived to emulate similar production values in my pantos - it’s important for the audience. The spectacle should always be something to knock their eyes out!’

Stanley Baxter 2009 So, as you sit and watch our spectacular £1 million production of Aladdin, take a second to think of the many stars who have graced the King’s stage and helped make our pantomime the biggest and best in Scotland.

This year, you’ll be enjoying the festivities from our brand new seats in the Stalls and Grand Circle. With Phase 1 of our restoration now complete, we’re looking ahead to Phase 2 when we will be installing air conditioning and replacing seats in the Upper Circle and Gallery. The restoration of this beautiful theatre ensures that the King’s panto, and many other great shows, can be enjoyed by generations to come.

Be part of the King’s history by dedicating a seat from as little as £300. For more information, please contact Susannah George, Development Manager on 0141 240 1308 or susannahgeorge@theambassadors.com Richard Wingate Chief Executive The King’s programme is financially supported by Glasgow City Council.

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Ambassador Friends

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Count Arthur Strong 25 January Love The Beatles 14 February

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Aladdin 4 December - 17 January

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Chinese State Circus 19 - 24 January

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Russian State Ballet 26 - 30 January

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Blood Brothers 2 - 13 February

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Dancing in the Streets 15 - 20 February

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Orpheus Club 23 - 27 February

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Hormonal Housewives 1 - 6 March

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Paisley Musical and Operatic Society 9 - 13 March

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Comedy Festival 18 - 27 March

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Come Dancing 29 March - 3 April

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Peppa Pig’s Party 7 & 8 April Just For Joe 9 & 10 April

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Peter Pan 23 April - 8 May

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Laughter in the Rain 10 - 15 May

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Coming Soon

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Groups

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Corporate and Seat Dedication

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Creative Learning

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Booking Information

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Theatre Royal

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ONE NIGHT SPECIALS

DANCING IN THE STREETS

BLOOD BROTHERS

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‘An immaculate performance’ Mail on Sunday

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Relive their classic hits such as Love Me Do, Penny Lane, She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Can’t Buy Me Love, Please Please Me, Yesterday, We Can Work It Out, I Feel Fine, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds and many, many more. Love The Beatles their life, their music.

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Following the smash-hit success of his BBC Radio 4 comedy series (Sony GOLD Award Winner - Best Radio Comedy 2009) and sell-out tour, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend and raconteur, reminds us just what we've been missing since his last television series, The Robin Hood Club, was axed in 1960 something. As Arthur himself says, 'Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could just turn the telly on after a hard day at the abattoir - or whatever it is you doand there I was, smiling back at you, in my own programme again.'

After the huge success of Smooth Radio’s The Carpenters Story, Smooth Radio now presents Love The Beatles. Spend Valentine’s Day celebrating the music of The Beatles as Smooth Radio tells the story of the most influential band of the 60s.

With music from The Blue Meanies who appeared with Paul McCartney as part of the George Harrison Memorial Night and narrated by Smooth Radio’s presenters, this promises to be another fantastic event.

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A XMAS SPECTACULAR GUARANTEED TO RUB YOU UP THE RIGHT WAY! Following on from last year’s hugely popular Cinderella, the King’s is delighted to be bringing you another spectacular pantomime bursting with far eastern promise.

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GERARD KELLY KEITH JACK

KAREN DUNBAR PRESENTS

GAVIN MITCHELL

Pantomime dream-team Gerard Kelly and Karen Dunbar return with a tailor-made production that will blow the lid off your lamp! King’s panto favourite Gavin Mitchell will be back as evil Abanazar and Any Dream Will Do and Joseph star Keith Jack will be joining us as Aladdin. With Gerard reprising his role as Wishee Washee and Karen as Widow Twankey, this production of Aladdin promises to be something very special indeed.

With stunning new costumes, sumptuous new sets, spectacular spells and side-splitting comedy, Aladdin has all the elements to make this a wonderful and magical pantomime that’s guaranteed to rub you up the right way!

Quotes from Cinderella 08/09

★★★★ ‘A show oozing class’

Metro

‘The deluxe Glasgow pantomime’ The Stage

OTHER THAN FAMILY TICKETS, ALL DISCOUNTS ON SAVER PERFORMANCES ONLY. INDIVIDUALS Under 16s - £5 off top 4 prices.

Students, Over 60s and Unemployed - £3 off top 4 prices.

GROUPS Groups of 20+ Adults £14.50, Under 16s, Students, Over 60s and Unemployed £12 on top 4 prices.

(Except on Sat 5 Dec 2pm, Sat 12 Dec 2pm & Sat 2 Jan 2pm when Groups of 20+ Adults are £17.50).

SATURDAY SAVERS Groups of 20+ Adults £17.50 Groups of 20+ Pupils or Under 16s £15 plus one free teachers ticket with every 10 tickets purchased. Sat 5 Dec 2pm, Sat 12 Dec 2pm & Sat 2 Jan 2pm.

FAMILY TICKETS On Family performances £4.50 off all price bands. Max 8 tickets.

GALLERY SPECIAL Groups of 10+ £6.

One free teachers ticket with every 10 tickets purchased for School and Youth groups.

SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS Groups of 20+ Pupils or Under 16s £12 on top 4 prices. (Except on Sat 5 Dec 2pm, Sat 12 Dec 2pm & Sat 2 Jan 2pm when Groups of 20+ Pupils or Under 16s are £15).

One free teachers ticket with every 10 tickets purchased for Groups 20+ in any area.

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FRIENDS £12 per ticket on top 3 prices Fri 4 Dec 7pm and Thu 31 Dec 1pm & 5pm (Usual Friends discounts do not apply).

Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org © 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Registered charity no 235825

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December ‘Quote, quote, Fri 4 7pm Sat 5 2pm 7pm quote, quote’ Sun 6 1pm 5pm Mon 7 10.30am Attribution

7pm Tue 8 No performances Wed 9 1pm 7pm Thu 10 1pm 7pm Fri 11 1pm 7pm Sat 12 10.30am, 2pm, 7pm All Sun 13 1pm 5pm Mon 14 10.30am 7pm Attribution Tue 15 No performances Wed 16 1pm 7pm Thu 17 1pm 7pm Fri 18 10.30am 7pm Sat 19 10.30am, 2pm, 7pm Sun 20 1pm 5pm Mon 21 No performances Tue 22 10.30am 7pm Wed 23 2pm 7pm Thu 24 1pm 5pm Fri 25 No performances Sat 26 2pm 7pm Sun 27 2pm 7pm Mon 28 2pm 7pm Tue 29 2pm 7pm Wed 30 2pm 7pm Thu 31 1pm 5pm January Fri 1 No performances Sat 2 2pm 7pm Sun 3 2pm 7pm Mon 4 1pm 5pm Tue 5 No performances Wed 6 1pm 7pm Thu 7 1pm 7pm Fri 8 1pm 7pm Sat 9 2pm 7pm Sun 10 1pm 5pm Mon 11 1pm 7pm Tue 12 No performances Wed 13 1pm 7pm Thu 14 1pm 7pm Fri 15 7pm Sat 16 2pm 7pm Sun 17 1pm 5pm

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Saver performances Bargain performances All other performances are Standard Audio Described Performances Wed 16 Dec 7pm & Mon 28 Dec 2pm Captioned Performances Fri 18 Dec 7pm & Wed 30 Dec 2pm Signed Performances Wed 9 Dec 1pm & Sun 20 Dec 5pm

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A TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

‘The most exhilarating circus it has been my privilege to see’ Evening Standard

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Encompassing world class acrobatics, the undisputed masters of martial arts, and the world famous Shaolin Warriors, The Chinese State Circus returns to the King’s Theatre with its breathtaking and action-packed production.

Bursting with back-flipping acrobats spiralling through rotating hoops, a dizzying succession of beautiful plate spinning oriental divas, candelabra balancing knotted contortionists, Chinese pole balancing and the sensational traditional Chinese lion as well as all the deadly grace of martial arts from the Shaolin school of Kung Fu, Wu Shu and Qigong.

With dazzling costumes, spectacular sets and thrilling special effects, this is electrifying entertainment for the whole family.

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Tue 19 - Sun 24 Jan Tue & Wed eves 7.30pm Thu & Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm & 7.30pm Sun 2pm & 5pm Ambassador Friends £10 OFF top 4 prices Tue 19 Jan F G S

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‘Simply breathtaking’ Hull Daily Mail Raymond Gubbay presents The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia

Giselle The most poignant of all classical ballets combines visual splendour and powerful emotions in a tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Set to a glorious score and brought to life by magnificent costumes and virtuoso performances.

The Sleeping Beauty This is the classic story of love, innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.

Swan Lake This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates an unforgettable experience.

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Liverpool Echo

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‘Fantastic show. Truly sensational’

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WORLD CLASS BALLET

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‘Gripping, gritty, superb. It’s a must!’

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME

Mail on Sunday

★★★★★

‘Exhilarating.

The Scotsman

One of the best musicals ever written’

‘Magnificent’ Aberdeen Evening Express

Sunday Times

‘Marvellous’ Midweek

Bill Kenwright presents

‘Triumphant’ The Listener

‘Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval’ Daily Mail

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Written by Willy Russell, author of Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers tells the captivating tale of twin boys, separated at birth only to be re-united by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret.

Scooping up no less than four awards for Best Musical in London, seven Tony nominations on Broadway, and receiving a standing ovation at every performance, discover why Blood Brothers was voted the MOST POPULAR BRITISH MUSICAL OF ALL TIME by New York Times readers.

‘Devastating. A masterpiece.

If you haven’t seen it, go.

If you have, go again’ News Of The World

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‘Unmissable and unbeatable’ The Spectator

Includes previous cast photos

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‘The greatest musical of the decade’

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THE HIT WEST END SHOW

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ORPHEUS CLUB PRESENTS

This production is in support of CHAS

Motown’s Greatest Hits Featuring the legendary Motown classics: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, My Girl, Dancing in the Streets, I’ll Be There, Stop In the Name of Love, Tears of a Clown, Tracks of My Tears Experience the energy, emotion and electricity of Motown with Dancing in the Streets; a spectacular celebration of the music that came from the heart of Detroit!

After wowing audiences for three years in the West End, Ivor Novello Award-winning director Keith Strachan now brings this hit show to Glasgow.

Photos of West End cast

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Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most popular and most performed of all Broadway musicals, having opened in 1964 with Zero Mostel creating the role of Tevye.

Its music contains many songs which have become so well known including If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise Sunset, and Matchmaker. Follow the story of Tevye and his five daughters as he tries to hold on to his family and religious traditions, while time and outside events intrude upon their lives.

The Orpheus Club is proud to present a brand new staging of this classic show, allowing the lyrics and music to stand by themselves while the moving story is presented starkly and boldly to theatre audiences, challenging them to look at Fiddler on the Roof from an entirely new perspective.

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Made famous by such legendary artists as The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, The Supremes and Smokey Robinson, Motown broke down barriers around the world whilst producing some of the most influential and enduring songs of the 20th century. With a full supporting company of singers, dancers and an amazing live band, Dancing in the Streets re-creates the energy, style and music of all your favourite Motown stars!

‘If there’s one stage show you have to see, this is it!’

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UNMISSABLE ENTERTAINMENT

PAISLEY MUSICAL AND OPERATIC SOCIETY

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It’s time to check the calendar because as everyone knows, when those hormones come calling, no one can do right for doing wrong and there’s no point arguing with the Hormonal Housewives!

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This hilarious evening of excessive laughter follows three hormonal women as they battle against weight loss, weight gain, mood swings, PMS, pelvic floor exercises, stretch marks, the onslaught of HRT, make-overs, waxing, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, chocolate... and all the other joys of reaching womanly maturity.

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Unmissable entertainment starring Carol Smillie.

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Max Bialystock, a failed Broadway producer, together with his rather meek accountant, Leo Bloom, decide to stage a Broadway flop. They have come to the conclusion that they can make more money with a failure than they can with a success. So Max and Leo search New York for the worst script they can find. Their foolproof scheme gets complicated when their crass and totally tasteless production turns out to be a huge hit with the public.

Adapted from Mel Brooks’ 1968 film by the man himself, this hilarious musical comedy opened on Broadway in 2001 where it won 12 Tony Awards. Featuring new music specially written by Mel Brooks for the Broadway stage, with songs including Springtime for Hitler and When You Got It, Flaunt It, he has created a laugh-a-minute musical comedy which is not to be missed.

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Every woman knows the challenges of juggling a career, childcare and the role of domestic goddess: women were multi-tasking before men stopped wearing loincloths!

After the success of their 2009 production of Chess, PMOS are proud to be staging the Glasgow amateur premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Producers.

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MAGNERS GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

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SHOWS

SEAN LOCK LOCKIPEDIA Lockipedia is what Sean ‘knows’ about stuff.

Lockipedia can only be accessed live. Lockipedia is funny.

T! SOLD OU TURNS

CALL FOR RE

FRANKIE BOYLE I WOULD HAPPILY PUNCH EVERY ONE OF YOU IN THE FACE Following his epic recordbreaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s Mock the Week and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, makes a triumphant return to the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival with an all new live show.

‘This is meat-andpotatoes stand-up, but the sauce is tart, the meat's bleeding and the spuds are hard as rock’

THE NEARLY NAKED CHEF Just think Ready Steady Cook but with great cooking (Hardeep was runner-up on the first series of Celebrity Masterchef) and funny anecdotes, all delivered by Glaswegian Hardeep in his own unique way.

'As multi-tasking, multi-media cultural polymaths go, writer, broadcaster, cook, and all-round top bloke Hardeep Singh Kohli is pretty much up there in the can-do stakes'

Guardian

The List

Thu 18 - Sun 21 Mar 8pm

Mon 22 Mar 8pm

berserk over a mince pie.

Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems?

‘Without a doubt one of the best comedians in the world right now.’

Time Out Wed 24 Mar 8pm

books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands, and The Works, along with new poems and stories.

PAUL MERTON IMPRO CHUMS Paul and his Impro Chums are wonders of nature, taking audience suggestions and creating cascades of laughter.

Most of the time.

‘One of the finest and most original comedians around’ Independent

‘A masterful demonstration of improvised comedy’

‘A true master comedian’ Time Out

Daily Telegraph

Tue 23 Mar 8pm

LD OUT!

SO TURNS CALL FOR RE

RHOD GILBERT ...AND THE CAT THAT LOOKED LIKE NICHOLAS LYNDHURST Last year, he punched a shop assistant over the duvet tograting system and went ▲

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HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI

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THU 18 - SAT 27 MARCH 2010

Fri 26 Mar 8pm

DAVE GORMAN

‘The man is a true genius’ Mirror Thu 25 Mar 8pm

Sunday Times Sat 27 Mar 3pm

SOLD OUT!

TURNS CALL FOR RE

LEE MACK GOING OUT

SIT DOWN, PEDAL, STOP AND STAND UP In 2009, Dave Gorman set off on a unique national tour.

The intention: to cycle over 1500 miles across Britain in 33 days, with a gig each night.

But demand for the show has been so high that he’s decided to keep performing it - this time without cycling from venue to venue.

‘Forget the corny comedian: Pam Ayres is a proper poet, whose wistful, funny, and perceptive verse captures both the joy and unfairness of life.’

PAM AYRES AN AFTERNOON WITH...

Pam Ayres brings her current show to Glasgow 35 years after she first appeared on the ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ TV show of its day, Opportunity Knocks.

Her current show includes material from her best-selling

Critically acclaimed BAFTA winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show. He will be bringing his trademark brand of high energy banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to the King’s on his biggest ever live tour. Lee is best known as the star of multi-award winning Not Going Out and as team captain on Would I Lie To You?

‘A masterclass in pure comedy’ The List Sat 27 Mar 8pm 17

FORMER KINKS FRONTMAN IN MAGICAL NEW MUSICAL

Bill Kenwright presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East production of a new musical

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‘Put on your dancing shoes and get on down there!’

Mail On Sunday Music and lyrics by RAY DAVIES

Step back in time and get ready to dance with Ray Davies’ award-winning musical hit Come Dancing.

Originally produced at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Come Dancing was a sell-out sensation that received rave reviews and public acclaim at every spectacular performance!

Book by RAY DAVIES & PAUL SIRETT Directed by KERRY MICHAEL

Come Dancing is written by and stars the former front man of The Kinks, Ray Davies, who penned some of the greatest songs in pop history.

Come Dancing takes us back to the Palais Ballrooms of the 1950s, where thousands would dance and romance at a time when rock ’n’ roll was bursting onto the scene.

Featuring impressive dance routines and a heart-warming tale of teenage romance, the story is full of classic hits and wonderful new songs in a show as timeless as its star.

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Come Dancing is as moving as it is rocking!

Original cast photos

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★★★★ ‘A powerfully nostalgic toe-tapping musical’

Davies has always been known for his ability to tell stories with his music, and this unforgettable musical is no different.

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FUN FOR KIDS

MUSIC AND LAUGHTER

WORLD PREMIERE ALL CHILDREN GROW UP, EXCEPT ONE

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by JM Barrie In a new version by David Greig Director John Tiffany Designer Laura Hopkins Sound Designer Gareth Fry Lighting Designer Guy Hoare Composer and Musical Director Davey Anderson Aerial Choreographer Vicki Amedume Join us as we bring Peter Pan home in 2010.

Peter Pan is a co-production between the National Theatre of Scotland and barbicanbite10 and is presented by arrangement with the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited

JUST FOR JOE Peppa lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her favourite activity – jumping in muddy puddles!

Today it's Peppa Pig's birthday!

Come and join the fun in this charming show, featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks!

Just for Joe is a genuine, honest and often very funny one-woman account of a singer’s life. As a young working class girl living in Lanarkshire, Brenda Cochrane realised her destiny, whether she liked it or not, was to become a singer. Her huge talent did not always bring her happiness and at times she tried to hide from the pressures to succeed in a music business that was more interested in looks and glamour than ability.

Following a highly successful tour of Scotland, Brenda is thrilled to return to the King’s Theatre once again.

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Directed by the National Theatre of Scotland’s own Olivier Award-winning John Tiffany (Black Watch) and written by multi award-winning Scottish playwright David Greig (Midsummer, Yellow Moon) this Peter Pan reimagines the Darling family in Victorian Edinburgh with all its mists, gas-lamps, bridges and mystery.

Fri 9 & Sat 10 Apr Fri & Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Ambassador Friends 2 FOR 1 top 4 prices Fri 9 Apr

Razor-sharp sword fights, virtuoso flying sequences, acrobats, fire-eaters, ticking crocodiles and one great big hook will ensure the whole family is drawn into this other-worldly distinctly Caledonian adventure.

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Peter Pan is ideal for the young at heart aged 7 and over.

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Signed Performance Thu 8 Apr 1pm

In 2010 the National Theatre of Scotland brings Peter Pan home, presenting a brand new version, especially for families, of one of the most influential and magical stories ever told by a Scottish writer.

Peter’s impish arrival into the lives of Wendy, John and Michael is the beginning of a thrilling, deliciously naughty, eerie escapade. Together they take off on a fantastical flight to the colourful wonderful Never Land, an enchanted place of vivid characters.

www.peppapiglive.com Peppa Pig ©Astley Baker Davies Ltd/ E1 Entertainment Ltd 2003

PETER PAN

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THE SINGER. THE SONGWRITER. THE SURVIVOR. THE LEGEND!

Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield present

THE NEIL SEDAKA STORY

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The inspirational story featuring all his classic hits:

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Love Will Keep Us Together, Amarillo (Is This The Way To), Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Oh! Carol, Calendar Girl, Laughter In The Rain, King Of Clowns, Stairway To Heaven, I Go Ape, Solitaire, Little Devil and many more

ALL NEIL SEDAKA’S HITS IN THIS BRAND NEW MUSICAL

A NEW MUSICAL FEATURING ALL HIS CLASSIC HITS

From the producers of smash hit rock ‘n’ roll musicals including Dreamboats and Petticoats, The Roy Orbison Story and Elvis The Musical, comes Laughter In The Rain, a brand new show based on the rise, fall and rise again of pop music’s ultimate survivor...Neil Sedaka.

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SEE PAGE 32 FOR DETAILS With a career spanning six decades, including nine smash hit singles (three of which became Number One), Neil Sedaka has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From the innocent 50s to the cynical 70s and beyond, he has written and performed some of the world’s most beloved pop songs including Oh, Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Solitaire, Calendar Girl, Amarillo, Laughter in the Rain and many more.

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Laughter In The Rain - a remarkable story of triumph against the odds.

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Book by Philip Norman

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‘Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best show since Phantom’ Daily Telegraph

‘Sensational - It will literally take your breath away!’

Woking Review

‘No matter what don’t miss this musical triumph’ Evening Mail Bill Kenwright presents

This critically acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s Whistle Down the Wind is set to thrill audiences once again as it returns to the King’s Theatre for one week only.

An extraordinary and uplifting tale about the transforming power of love, Whistle Down the Wind is based on the beloved 60s film starring Hayley Mills, and features numerous multiaward-winning songs, including Boyzone’s international hit, No Matter What.

Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

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Truly inspiring, Whistle Down the Wind shows how powerful love can be when the innocence of childhood collides with the cynicism of the adult world.

Previous cast photographs

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Lyrics by JIM STEINMAN

The bright-eyed and youthful Swallow discovers a mysterious man hiding in her family’s barn. When she asks for his identity the first words he utters are, ‘Jesus Christ’. While the rest of the townspeople are searching for a fugitive escaped from jail, Swallow gathers the town’s children who make a pact to protect their new found saviour from the cruelties of the outside world.

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WANT TO HAVE A FUN NIGHT OUT AND SAVE MONEY? OUR GROUP SALES TEAM ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS 0141 240 1122 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri Did you realise that if you get a group of people together you can save money on a trip to the theatre?

This spectacular production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and some of the finest music and songs that have ever been recorded.

Frank, Sammy and Dean, all-singing, all-dancing, all-round entertainers injected not only their songs into the 50s and 60s, but a lifestyle that everyone wanted.

With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas. Experience Frank, Sammy and Dean’s world famous classic recordings and more in this sensationallystaged production that brings the music and lives of these legendary characters together again.

Mon 17 - Wed 19 May Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £10 OFF top 4 prices Mon 17 May F G S 26

Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma.

Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

‘Brilliant. There was nothing for it but to surrender to his control’ Mail on Sunday ‘A spectacular night of entertainment.

Derren Brown is, without a shadow of a doubt, this country’s greatest illusionist’ Time Out ‘You repeatedly find yourself retrieving your jaw from the floor’ Daily Telegraph Not suitable for children under 12 years

All groups are welcome youth clubs, senior groups, friends and family, schools and nurseries, corporate events or work nights out.

You can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of seven Group Advisers who work in your area.

Your Adviser can handle your request for groups of 10+ (20+ for panto) and offer the following services:

★ Organise bookings on your behalf

★ Offer substantial savings on theatre tickets

★ Special discounts for first time groups

★ ‘Reserve Now - Pay Later’ Pay only one month before the show

★ Backstage tours and Thu 20 - Sat 22 May Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm

illustrated talks featuring the King’s & Theatre Royal

★ Posters, leaflets and promotional material available for most shows

★ Contact availability anytime ★ Background information on all products

★ Occasional complimentary tickets

★ Special offers and our showtime newsletter For events marked G group rates apply.

Groups of 40+ can SAVE £5 OFF each ticket, groups of 20+ SAVE £4, and groups of 10+ SAVE £2 on selected seats and performances.

Separate group discounts apply to some shows.

Special schools rates are also available to groups of 10+ (20+ for panto) pupils/full-time students.

Call Group Sales on 0141 240 1122 or your local Group Adviser directly on the following numbers: ANN HARVEY Dunbartonshire 0141 955 0270 ANGELA JOHNSTON Glasgow East & West 0141 573 3308

JANET LOW North Lanarkshire & Lothians 0141 583 2211 JANETTE MCCARTNEY Renfrewshire 01389 877333 CLARE MCLEOD Glasgow City Centre & South 0141 649 4993 JUDY SHAW STEWART Stirlingshire 01786 850261 RHONA WALTERS South Lanarkshire & Ayrshire 01357 521626 Alternatively, email glasgowgroups@ theambassadors.com FEATURED GROUP OFFER OF THE SEASON Whistle Down the Wind Mon 24 - Sat 29 May Groups 10+ £13 per ticket, top 4 prices Wed 26 May 2.30pm Groups 10+ pupils/full-time students £12 per ticket Wed 26 May 2.30pm £13 per ticket Mon - Thu eves, Sat mat (price bands B - D) Similar discounts are available for most shows. Call Group Sales for more information.

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CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES AND SEAT DEDICATION

WHERE BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE...

SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Entertainment is our business, so let us turn your business event into a unique theatre experience - your clients will be talking about it for months to come:

If you run a small business and wish to raise your profile, we can help you to reach potential customers and score over 500,000 publicity hits in your year of membership. Starting from £600, this is a business opportunity not to be missed.

★ Exclusive use of our hospitality rooms to entertain your guests

★ Increase your company branding through our brochures, programmes and websites

SPONSORS:

★ Network with our other Corporate Members

★ Marketing opportunities

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Pick the seat of your choice and make your personal dedication for any number of reasons

★ A fantastic Christmas present

★ Ticket offers for your staff

scheme for your staff

Why not play your part and join us for every performance by sponsoring a seat? We are inviting you to support our fundraising by sponsoring a new King's seat. Not only will you have a unique dedication to the person of your choice, your donation will help to restore one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres.

The Creative Learning Department aims to enhance the theatre experience through fun, engaging activities for our audiences.

£8 for Kidzcard holders

PANTOMIME Fairy Godmothers, evil villains, men dressed as Dames and girls playing the dashing prince. Explore these traditions and put on your own mini panto!

Suitable for Primary/Early Secondary, 1 hour Cost £150 + vat + nominal travel if outside Glasgow area.

Thu 31 Dec 10am - 11.15am Family fun, everyone welcome! £10 ticket admits one child and one adult. £8 for Kidzcard holders

anniversary or achievement

in the house for your party

★ Membership of our Friends

SEAT DEDICATION

★ To celebrate a birthday,

★ Guarantee the best seats

from time to time

CREATIVE LEARNING

with a difference

CORPORATE MEMBERS:

★ In memory of a loved one ★ To thank someone ★ To show your business’ support or community involvement

★ A personal commitment

to promote your business to our theatre-goers

to the heritage and culture of Glasgow

To find out more about our events and marketing opportunities and seat dedication, please contact the Development Department on 0141 240 1308.

Packages from £300.

For more information, contact Susannah George, Development Manager, on 0141 240 1308 or susannahgeorge@ theambassadors.com

CHRISTMAS FUN! Feeling a little flat after Christmas? Don’t know what to do before the New Year’s Eve Party? Why not join us for a bit of panto magic?

These workshops take place on the Aladdin pantomime set with costumes from past productions. Drama, games and simple face painting all add up to a brilliant insight into life behind the curtain.

Tue 29 Dec 10.30am - 12noon Ages 5 - 10, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost £10 - Adults free

Wed 30 Dec 10.30am - 12.15pm Ages 8 - 14 £10, Adults free £8 for Kidzcard holders

WORKSHOPS This is just a selection of workshops we deliver. For further information please go to our website www.atgcreative learning.co.uk/glasgow To book call 0141 240 1309 Fairies and Elves (under 5s) Peter Pan (ages 3 - 8) Stories Alive (under 6s) Superheroes (ages 5 - 8) Thriller (Lower Primary and Upper Primary) Eco Beat (P4 - 7) Intro to Special Effects Make-up (S1 – adult)

Creative learning is here to help you! We deliver workshops, talks, tours and bespoke projects. We can come to you or you can visit us (productions permitting) For more information please contact: Karen Townsend Creative Learning Manager karentownsend@ theambassadors.com 0141 240 1309 Alison Cowan Learning Development Manager (Wed-Fri) alisoncowan@ theambassadors.com 0141 240 1310 Or why not visit our web pages at www.atgcreative learning.co.uk/glasgow WORK EXPERIENCE The King's and Theatre Royal accept three work placements per term.

Students should put their request in writing to the Creative Learning Department.

Please note: We are not able to guarantee a placement.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

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PHONE SALES 0844 871 7648 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0141 240 1122 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm www.ambassadortickets.com/ glasgow Prices are subject to up to a £2 booking fee online*

BOOKING IN PERSON King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN. 10am - 6pm Mon Sat (8pm on performance nights).

Counter Sales for the evening’s performance only after 6pm.

BOOKING BY PHONE Use Mastercard, Maestro and Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are instantly confirmed. A £2.75 transaction fee will be added to all telephone bookings, excluding Friends and group bookings, to cover admin and postage charges.

BOOKING BY POST Cheques payable to Glasgow Theatres Ltd. Post to: King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded.

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! Shows marked S . Theatre Royal shows can be included. Book for 3 shows and save £3 per ticket. Book for 4 shows and save £4 per ticket.

Rates apply to top 2 price bands only and not to Fri and Sat eves. You must book the same number of seats for each show at the initial time of booking. One discount per person.

Shows not marked with S are excluded from the scheme.

FRIENDS On shows marked F all Friends can claim Friends Best Discounts (see show pages for details), £3 off price bands S - B on all evenings and matinees. Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability.

CONCESSIONS Bands A - C for Mon - Thu eves, some mats and some one night events. Full time students, unwaged and over 60s: £3 OFF; under 16s: £5 OFF. Concessions may vary - call Box Office for full details.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS 0141 240 1122 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri. For events marked G the following rates apply: for most productions (all areas except Gallery on 4 tier plan, all areas on 2 tier plan, on Mon -Thu eves and Sat mats), groups of 40+ can SAVE £5 OFF each ticket, groups of 20+ SAVE £4, and groups of 10+ SAVE £2.

Separate group discounts apply to some shows. Special schools rates are also available to groups of 10+ (20+ for panto) pupils / full-time students.

DPAs You can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of 7 District Publicity Assistants who cover most of West and Central Scotland. Your local DPA can handle your request for groups 10+ (20+ for panto), help you to make substantial savings, offer additional discounts on your tickets for a first group visit (conditions apply), answer any queries on extended payment terms and priority booking and arrange a backstage tour or an illustrated talk. For details of your nearest DPA call our Groups Department.

EQUAL ACCESS The King’s welcomes and provides facilities for elderly and disabled people of all ages. Wheelchair positions are provided in the Rear Stalls with level access from Elmbank Street. Wheelchair transfer seats also available. The King’s Theatre has an infra-red system to aid people with hearing difficulties; headsets are available in the main foyer. Guide dogs welcome.

For full details of all facilities for disabled people and an audio tape version of our brochure please call the Box Office.

Audio Described Performance Signed Perfermance Captioned Performance Touch Tour GIFT VOUCHERS An ideal present; gift vouchers can be exchanged at either the King’s or Theatre Royal. Call the Box Office.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

RESTORATION £1 of the ticket price paid on some shows goes to the restoration of the King’s Theatre.

HOW TO FIND US

Price band* Aladdin Family/Standard Saver Bargain Chinese State Circus Thu, Fri & Sun early Tue - Sat eves & Sat & Sun mat Count Arthur Strong Russian State Ballet Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves Blood Brothers Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed & Thu mat Fri & Sat eves Love the Beatles

The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to press. Glasgow Theatres Ltd reserve the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary.

Data Protection We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP King’s Theatre Glasgow is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues. ATG currently owns and operates 10 high profile West End Theatres: the Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Phoenix, Playhouse, Piccadilly, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors, Woking; Theatre Royal Brighton; Victoria Hall and Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent; Milton Keynes Theatre; Churchill Theatre, Bromley; Richmond Theatre; King’s and Theatre Royal in Glasgow and New Wimbledon Theatre. Current and recent ATG successes in London include Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, Elling, Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story.

Dancing in the Streets Mon - Thu eves Fri & Sat eves Sat mat Fiddler on the Roof Tue - Sat eves Sat mat Hormonal Housewives Mon - Thu eves Fri & Sat early Fri & Sat eves The Producers Tue eve & Sat mat Wed eve Thu & Fri eves Sat eve

A

B

C

Peppa Pig’s Party Adults Children Just for Joe

E

£21.50 £21.50 £14.50 £19.50 £19.50 £11 £9 £9 £6

S

£24.50 £22.50 £13

£23 £21 £13

£26

£23

£20

£15

£14

£29

£24

£21

£18

£13

£12

£27

£16

£16

£16

£16

£16

£28.50 £26.50 £22.50 £18.50 £13.50 £20.50 £20.50 £16.50 £13.50 £13.50 £30.50 £27.50 £23.50 £19.50 £15.50

£28 £26 £30

£25 £26 £27

£24.50 £22.50

£22 £16 £23

£18 £16 £19

£12 £11.50 £13

£21

£19

£14

£27.50

£31.50 £23.50 £33.50

£31 £29 £33

Price band*

A

B

C

D

E

£10

£10

£10

£10

£10

£24 £23 £26

£21 £20 £23

£18 £17 £20

£15 £14 £17

£12 £11 £15

£27 £26 £29

Laughter in the Rain Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves

£27 £24 £29

£24 £21 £26

£20 £18 £22

£16 £15 £18

£13 £11 £15

£30 £27 £32

The Rat Pack All eves Wed mat

£27 £24

£24 £21

£20 £18

£16 £15

£13 £11

£30 £27

Peter Pan Previews Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves

Derren Brown Whistle Down the Wind Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves

£27.50 £27.50 £27.50 £27.50

£27 £24 £29

£24 £21 £26

£20 £18 £22

£16 £15 £18

S

£25

£13 £11 £15

£30 £27 £32

* Rows A - O in the front stalls £2 cheaper £23.50 £21.50 £18.50 £15.50 £25.50 £23.50 £19.50 £15.50 £19 £19 £15 £15 £20 £18

£17 £16

£14 £13

£14 £13

£22 £19 £17.50 £17.50 £24 £21

£16 £15 £18

£13 £15 £15

£16* £18* £19* £20*

£12 £12 £12 £12

£12 £12 £12 £12

£13 £13 £12

£26.50 £28.50 £22

£10 £9 £12

£25 £20.50 £27

Seating Plan

WHEELCHAIRS

£14 £16 £17 £18

Comedy Festival Frankie Boyle £21 £21 £21 Hardeep Sing Kohli £15.50 £15.50 £15.50 Sean Lock £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 Rhod Gilbert £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 Dave Gorman £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 Paul Merton £20.50 £20.50 £18.50 Pam Ayres £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 Lee Mack £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 Come Dancing Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves

D

£27 £24 £29

£24 £21 £26

£20 £18 £22

REAR STALLS

£21 £15.50 £19.50 £17.50 £19.50 £18.50 £17.50 £19.50

£21 £15.50 £18 £17.50 £19.50 £16.50 £16 £19.50

£16 £15 £18

£13 £11 £15

Price band S relates to Premium seats situated in the Front Stalls and Grand Circle.

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions.

£30 £27 £32

£15.50 £15.50 £15.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50 £11.50 £11.50 £22

£20

£16

£14

£12

£25

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THE KING’S AND THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW: WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT FOR A WORLD CLASS CITY

LIKE THIS?

TRY THIS!

If you like what’s on offer at the King’s, take a look at the top class entertainment available at our sister venue the Theatre Royal.

Scottish Ballet

THE NUTCRACKER Sat 12 - Thu 31 Dec

OFF KILTER Wed 6 - Sat 9 Jan RSAMD

WAR AND PEACE Fri 22 & Sat 23 Jan

GO DANCE 10 Tue 26 - Sat 30 Jan

STEPHEN K. AMOS Mon 1 Feb

TRACES Thu 4 - Sat 6 Feb

RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY Thu 11 - Sat 13 Feb Scottish Opera

LA BOHÈME Sat 27 Feb - Sat 13 Mar English National Ballet

GISELLE Wed 17 - Sat 20 Mar Alan Bennett’s

THE HISTORY BOYS Mon 10 - Sat 15 May

For more information or to book tickets please call 0844 871 7647 (bkg fee)